The Edinburgh Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
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Event overview
The Edinburgh Winter Warmer Run offers 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on 7 February 2026 at Holyrood Park, Queens Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG. The event supports the charity Shelter; fundraising is optional and there is no minimum fundraising target. Entry prices increase on 2 January 2026 and entries close on 27 January 2026 unless the event sells out. Participants receive race chip timing, a finish medal, and on-course refreshments or snacks subject to partner offerings.
Course and race information
The course is hilly and runs on roads around Holyrood Park. Distances are run as laps: the 5k is one lap, the 10k is two laps and the half marathon is four laps. Buggies are allowed and the course is wheelchair accessible. Chip timing is provided via a chip on the race bib, which must be displayed on the outer garment for timing. There will be marshals on the course, limited bag storage, event hub toilets, and refreshments for sale. Results are provided by ResultsBase and are available on site and online. The organiser is not UK Athletics affiliated, so results will not appear on external UK Athletics sites. Standard cut-off times apply: two hours for 5k/10k and three hours for half marathons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
